HomeMy WebLinkAbout04110034-Fee CorrespondenceI am writing m response to our having received, today 12-28-05, a red tag on a final
inspection ~rmit #04110034) at lot 863 in the Village of West Clay and our subs,e,q_u~ent
phone conversation, midday today. We received a red tag and fine for "occupation' of the
home prior to final inspection. Let me, please, reiterate my comments and the
circUmstances regarding this matter that I mentioned to you today on the phone.
Firstly, the furniture in the home is: a breakfast table and four chairs in the nook; a desk
without a chair in the den along with framed marketing photos and architectural models
of our built work. The purpose of these items was to provide a comfortable place to sit
and meet with Prospective buyers, as well as present marketing information about
ourselves as a builder. The home is not sold.
In no way was there any attempt to occupy or ~abit the home. Nor has there been any
persons occupying or living in the home. This ~s not intended as a premature "move-in".
There are no beds, refrigerators, personal or household items, or the like.
Because we have been moving our office from one location to another in the last few
days, we were merely placing a few items in the home that mi ,ght. make meeting with
prospective buyers more comfortable and effective, from a "this is who We are as
builders" perspective.
Honestly, I must say that I was unaware the absoluteness of non-occupying requirements~
IfI had known that placing said items in the home would be considered a violation, I
would not have done so. I would have requested a final inspection prior to doing so.
This home is the first home we have built in the Village of West Clay and have no prior
experience with this issue. We have been building since 1985, mostly in Marion County,
and have just recently begun building in carmel
I can assure you that we are well aware of these non-occupancy requiremems now and
will, in the f~ture, respect them.
I have spoken.with Mr. Holt (inSPector) regarding this matter and understand the
reasoning behind these requirements.
I discussed the procedure for another final inspection with Mr. Holt and he suggested the
Possibility of my meeting him at the home by appointment in order to do so. In this way,
any necessity of moving furniture for the inspection process can be done by me
pe~nalty. This veoutd free the City of any liability, which I can understand, is part of the
City s concern. I am absolutely willing and interested in doing this.
I am hoping that the statements in this letter may e .xplain more fully our intents, the facts
and our experience, and to assure you that any prewous ignorance regarding these
reqmrements is gone.
I am sincerely hoping that the violation fee might be waived as you implied might be
possible with these explanations. I am anxious to resolve this and hope we can also set
an appointment with Mr. Holt for a final inspection as soon as possible.
If this matter requires further discussion or clarification, please feel fi:ee tO call me at any
time. 581~1 tl o~fice. 507-7070 mobile.
Thank you for your time and attention.
December 28,2005